Duck Race & Mermaids: A Fundraising Splash at Raging Waters

Thousands of Rubber Duckies to Race Raging Waters’ Lazy River with Mermaids During Swim Brayv’s Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser on Monday, May 26

By Erin

Raging Waters Thousands of Rubber Duckies to Race Raging Waters’ Lazy River with Mermaids During Swim Brayv’s Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser on Monday, May 26

Get ready for a splash-tacular Memorial Day like no other! On Monday, May 26 at 2 p.m., Raging Waters Los Angeles will turn its iconic lazy river into a whimsical waterway filled with thousands of racing rubber duckies and real-life mermaids, all for a life-saving cause.

It’s all part of the Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser, hosted by the amazing team at Swim Brayv, a nonprofit dedicated to making water safety education fun, accessible, and unforgettable for families across Southern California.

🛟 What’s the Duck Deal?

Here’s how it works: Guests can “adopt” a rubber duck for the big race. Not only do you get to root for your ducky as it floats its way to victory, but you’ll also be entered to win an epic gift basket valued at up to $500! Even better? Every adoption helps Swim Brayv provide proactive water safety programming to kids and families in need.

👉 Ready to adopt your duck? Visit swimbrayvfoundation.org or RagingWaters.com.

🌊 More Than Just a Race

“We’re not just racing ducks, we’re racing toward equity in water safety education,” says Candace Thome, CEO of Swim Brayv Foundation. “With Raging Waters by our side, we’re creating a ripple effect of joy, safety, and awareness that goes far beyond the pool.”

And did we mention the world’s largest rubber duck (yes, really, it’s over six stories tall!) will be on display all weekend long? She’ll be joined by her adorable 10-foot-tall baby duck, perfect for Insta-worthy family photo ops 📸🐥

🏊‍♀️ Swim Safe & Make a Splash

Raging Waters is also donating 1,000 complimentary tickets to Swim Brayv this season to support their outreach work. Families can take the Swim B.R.A.Y.V. Pledge at events and enter to win these free tickets, ensuring even more kids learn essential water safety skills—and get to enjoy a day of summer fun at the park, safely!

🎢 Let the Summer Begin!

Raging Waters Los Angeles officially kicked off the 2024 season on Saturday, May 17—and there’s no better way to start summer than with this one-of-a-kind duck race fundraiser. With over 50 rides, slides, and attractions spread across 60 acres, including the Aqua Rocket, a one-million-gallon wave pool, and that legendary lazy river, it’s a day full of thrills, chill, and good causes.


🎟️ Ready to Join the Splash?

Adopt your duck and plan your visit now at:
➡️ swimbrayvfoundation.org
➡️ ragingwaters.com


About Swim Brayv

Swim Brayv is a nonprofit organization on a mission to prevent drowning through engaging, accessible water safety education. From their trained “mer-models” to their empowering community events, they’re making waves across the country. Learn more at @SwimBrayv on Instagram.

About Raging Waters Los Angeles

Located in San Dimas, where the 10, 210, and 57 freeways meet, Raging Waters Los Angeles is California’s largest water park and one of the most celebrated in the U.S., as named by USA TODAY and Newsweek. With more than 50 attractions, it’s your family’s go-to destination for ultimate summer fun.


💬 Final Splash:

Mermaids, duck races, giant rubber ducks, and water safety education? This is one Memorial Day event you (and your kids) won’t want to miss. Let’s make waves for a good cause!

Experience the Magic of Disney’s Wish at Astra Lumina’s Closing Weekend – March 8th-9th

Disney's Wish
I’M A STAR — “I’m A Star,” an original song in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Wish,” captures the moment Star newly arrives from the sky above. Star’s magic causes a host of forest creatures to burst into song.© 2023 Disney.

Stargazers are Invited to Sing Along to the Songs from Disney’s Wish, Capture the Moment with Stellar Photo Opps, Participate in Themed Activities, Win Spectacular Prizes and Make A Wish Upon A Star!

WHAT:

In celebration of Disney’s Wish on Digital and Blu-ray, Disney will offer Astra Lumina guests an exclusive celebration of the new animated adventure. Upon completing the enchanting journey among the stars, attendees are invited to sing-along to the captivating songs from Disney’s Wish, participate in wondrous themed activities and giveaway opportunities, capture memorable moments with immersive photo opps, and make a wish with Asha at a special wishing well.

Astra Lumina is a magical experience you won’t want to miss it, and this weekend is your last chance! I had the chance to experience this once back in November, check out some of the highlights below!

The Wish activation will take place over the final weekend of the Astra Lumina experience in Los Angeles, and tickets can be purchased HERE. All guests with a ticket are welcome to participate in the Wish activities.

Disney’s Wish is now available at Digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango), and will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 12.

WHEN:
Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2024
6:15 – 10:00 p.m. (last entry at 9:00 p.m.)

WHERE:
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300, Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90274

Get Tickets to Astra Lumina & Check Out More Local Events HERE!

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @DisneyWishMovie
Facebook: @DisneyWishMovie
Instagram: @DisneyWishMovie
#WishMovie

About Disney’s Wish

Disney's Wish DVD + Digital Code


In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Ashaand Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things happen.

About Astra Lumina


Astra Lumina returns to Los Angeles for an enchanted night walk at South Coast Botanic Garden that invites visitors to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Created by the visionary minds at Moment Factory and presented in collaboration with Fever, Astra Lumina LA is the 17th experience in the Lumina Night Walk series. You won’t want to miss this!

Did you know there’s an extraordinary place right here on Earth that holds a special connection to the stars above? Come nightfall, mysterious observatory grounds set the stage for a phenomenal event: a visit from the stars. While here, the fallen stars release an astral energy that transforms the forest into a celestial pathway for humans to discover. As the night unfolds, the stars regenerate, rise, and reunite in the night sky, to shine brighter than ever before. Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden is the 17th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series. Get your tickets for Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles!